1 Peter 4:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 4:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 4:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. shall: or, wi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 4:8 — KJV
“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. shall: or, will”
— 1 Peter 4:8 (KJV)
1 Peter 4:8 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 4:8
“And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:8: above, among, yourselves
“And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:8: above, things, multitude
“All ye, assemble yourselves, and hear; which among them hath declared these things? The LORD hath loved him: he will do his pleasure on Babylon, and his arm shall be on the Chaldeans.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:8: things, among, yourselves
“Why criest thou for thine affliction? thy sorrow is incurable for the multitude of thine iniquity: because thy sins were increased, I have done these things unto thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:8: things, multitude, sins
“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 4:8: above, things, charity
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